JACK ROBINSON is determined to repay Liverpool FC’s faith in him after penning a new long-term contract.

The 18-year-old left-back has been rewarded for his progress which has already seen him make five first team appearances.

“I’m delighted,” Robinson said. “I was going for my lunch and I saw (director of football) Damien Comolli on my way through.

“He pulled me to one side and said the club wanted to offer me a new contract. There was no doubt in my mind, I was just so excited the club were offering me a contract.

“I’ve just got to keep working hard in training. I can’t just sit back on this contract. I’ve got to keep improving and showing people what I’m about.”

Robinson, who joined the Academy at under-10s level, became the Reds’ youngest ever player when he came on against Hull on the final day of the 2009/10 campaign.

Last season Robinson impressed in games against Arsenal and Birmingham City and he has played in the Carling Cup against Exeter and Brighton this term.

The arrival of Jose Enrique has increased competition for the left-back slot but Robinson says he’s benefiting from working with the Spaniard.

“Jose’s been fantastic in every game he’s played,” he added. “I need to learn from him. He’s the perfect role model because he’s got everything as a left-back.”

Comolli believes Robinson has all the attributes to be a big success at Anfield.

“He’s bright, which is very important to succeed at the top level,” he said. “He’s dedicated, he’s committed, he’s very professional. He’s one of those who is very positive and he listens to what other people have got to say.

“He’s still got a long way to go, he’s still got a lot of work to do physically, mentally, tactically and technically.

“He knows this, but all the elements are there to make him a very good player. At 18, he’s the future of the club.”